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2023 Executive Council Call for Nominations

All eligible voting members of HFES are encouraged to participate in this year’s nominations and election cycle. We are seeking nominations for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer-Elect, and Two Members-at-Large of the Executive Council.  The call for nominations opens May 1, 2023 and closes at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2023.  

To Nominate Someone or to Self-Nominate

  • Confirm with those you wish to nominate that they are eligible, willing to be nominated, and would serve if elected before you submit your nomination.  Self-nomination is permitted
  • Submit the online nomination ballot no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, June 5, 2023
  • Members who have any barriers related to the use of an online nomination form should contact HFES Executive Director Steven Kemp at skemp@hfes.org for accommodation

Minimum Number of Nominations Required

A minimum number of nominations is required for one to appear on the ballot (a self-nomination counts).  

  • Five (5) for President-Elect
  • Three (3) for Secretary-Treasurer-Elect
  • Three (3) for Executive Council Member-at-Large-Elect

Receiving the minimum number of nominations does not guarantee the nominee will be on the ballot. Only those with the most nominations, as indicated below, will appear on the ballot:       

  • For President-Elect: the three (3) persons who receive the greatest number of nominations
  • For Secretary-Treasurer-Elect:  the three (3) persons who receive the greatest number of nominations
  • For At-Large Executive Council (2 open positions): the six (6) persons who receive the greatest number of nominations

Again, While one must receive a minimum number of nominations, those with the most nominations will appear on the ballot as noted above.  The greater the number of nominations, the greater one's probability to appear on the ballot. Encourage your nominee(s) to acquire as many nominations as possible to increase their likelihood of making it onto the election ballot.

Per the Bylaws and Operating Rules of the Society

  • Individual members of the Society are entitled to express support of candidates, including themselves, through direct contact, telephone, letter, or other means of personal communication
  • Use of Society resources, such as Community forums, is not permitted, in order to keep a level playing field
  • If a member holding any Society office engages in personal advocacy for nominations or elections, that person should be careful to emphasize that their recommendations are made as an individual member and should ensure that campaign activities are not paid for with Society funds
  • Associate, Affiliate, Corresponding, Early-Career Professional, and Student Affiliate members of the Society are not eligible for office
     

Your participation is vital to the Society—please nominate and vote!